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Subject_1 DECISIONS of the LORDS OF COUNCIL AND SESSION, reported by SIR PETER WEDDERBURN, LORD GOSFORD.
Date: Sir William Purvess
v.
The Conventiclers
26 July 1676 Click here to view a pdf copy of this documet : PDF Copy
In a pursuit at Sir William's instance, as his majesty's agent, against conventicle-keepers, for payment of the fines imposed by the Act of Parliament; compearance being made by advocates for the persons cited, as likewise some beingcalled as intercommuners,—by report to the whole Lords, it was advised, If advocates could compear, consult, and plead for them.
It was found, That all who were denounced rebels, and not relaxed, they had not personam standi in judicio, and no defence could be proponed by them; and as to the intercommnners, that no advocate could meet or consult with them, all communication being interdicted. Which seemed hard to some; seeing, 64 Act Parl, advocates are allowed to consult and plead for those accused of treason, which is a higher crime.
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